Morecraft returns in January for UFC's FX debut

Hyannis native Christian Morecraft will look to get back on the winning track and returns to the octagon in January and will take on Pat Barry, for the UFC's debut on FX.

UFC officials announced the news today, though the exact date, location and name of the event weren't made available.

The 25-year-old heavyweight, who trains in New York with Team Bombsquad, is coming off a loss in June to Matt Mitrione. Morecraft (7-2) tore through the local MMA scene earning title for Reality Fighting and Cage Fighting Xtreme. He signed with the UFC last summer and lost his debut to Stefan Struve. He rebounded and earned his first UFC win over Sean McCorkle in March at UFC Fight Night 24.

Barry (6-4) is one of MMA's strongest kick boxers and though the 32-year-old has dangerous standup, he's struggled on the grounding losing three out of four fights by submission. The New Orleans native is coming off a submission loss to Struve in October at UFC Live 6.